Firefly Oriental Spruce
Picea orientalis 'Firefly'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Evergreen Tree
Plant Family: Pinaceae
Plant Description: This dwarf spruce's new growth displays bright yellow, densely packed, classic thin needles that soften to a gold as the season progresses giving off that “firefly” light all year long. The vivid yellow needles contrast beautifully with the green interior foliage. This spruce is smaller in size and compact in habit. Putting this spruce in a shady area will decrease the yellow color in the leaves but placing it in direct afternoon sun can burn the foliage for the first few years until the roots get established.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Tree - Evergreen
Plant Care: Tree - Evergreen (single-stemmed woody plants that keep their leaves during winter): Light pruning is required to maintain desired shape and to avoid branching problems such as double-leader stems. Evergreen trees can be difficult to establish. Adequate winter moisture is critical for the first 2-3 years until the roots establish. If there is a dry winter check the root ball with your finger for moisture before watering. Monitor for pests and diseases.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 6' tall x 4' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Tree, Foundation Plant, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Chartreuse, Green, Multicolored, Yellow
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 4 to 7
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs morning sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Localscapes Path
- Park Strip Hill
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
